Gel Nails

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Mar 29, 2012

Chantale M.

i had really short nails before and i got gel nails so i could grow them out, ive had them on for about 2 weeks so far and if anyone knows any way to help get them healthy again once the gel nails come off that would be great, any treatments or strenghteners ? :) 

Mar 30, 2012

Mindy N.

I heard that gel nails were worst for your nails than acrylics. I never get anyhthing that that on my nails. But I have heard that pre-natal vitamins help with nail and hair growth. Also, there are base coats that help strenghthen your nails.  

Mar 30, 2012

Bruna T.

get some nail polish with vitamins for put before you put the color one.go to a good manicure,she'll know what is better for your nail.

Mar 30, 2012

Chantale M.

o wow i guess i should have done my research before i got them then, and thanks! im definatly going to go out looking for some or those base coats/ vitamins.

Mar 31, 2012

Kandice A.

I think there can be several factors with the soak off gels. First make sure not to have the crazy urge to pick them off this you will regret. Second be sure that when you are ready to soak them off use a good removal product not just acetone. I have seen a lot of dry nails from doing it more often. If you think a break is needed I use the critical care system by Jessica they have amazing treatments for all types of nails

Apr 1, 2012

Marissa F.

Use hard as hoof, its great to help your nails grow and strengthen. It stopped all of my nails from peeling. It says you can use over nail polish but its most effective on natural nails.

Apr 3, 2012

Santina A.

Gel nails are WAY better for your nails than acrylics. When acrylic nails come off, they remove the top layer of your nails, however gel nails peel off with minimal pain and preserve as much of your natural nail as possible. I've had gel nails for about a year, and when a nail breaks it's much less painful than when I broke an acrylic. To get them removed, PLEASE go to a salon to minimize the damage to your nails, it'll also hurt much much less! I really like Sally Hansen Miracle Nail Thickener and Revlon Post Trauma nail treatment for after nails are removed. 

Apr 4, 2012

Kandice A.

Gel vs acrylic better or not is up to the person wearing them as well as the person putting them on. A larger factor-product quality. I have been doing the soak off gels on clients for almost 2 years I have worked with several products, lights etc. it all makes a difference. If you are not using proper removal products you will have to use good strengtheners. For my worst nails I go to what I call the ultimate treatment Jessica's nail cure duo.  

Apr 4, 2012

Chantale M.

Wow thank you guys! :) they are almost coming off so I will probably have to go to the salon or find a way to soak them off soon, but I'm going to try to find the jessica's stuff but I've never heard of it, thank you for the help everyone! 

Apr 4, 2012

Kandice A.

You can shop on their site or find a salon in your area who carries it. If you have ever had a french manicure you have Jessica to thank

Apr 4, 2012

Lacy L.

I actually grew my nails out after taking off my acrylics with shellac. They mad my nails stronger and longer! The trick is to NEVER PEEL GEL/SHELLAC OFF YOUR NAILS. THIS IS VERY DAMAGING TO THE NAIL. YOUR LIFTING LAYERS OF YOUR NAIL WITH IT. Make sure to soak off in acetone and us an orange stick when removing! :D

Chantale M.

pickering, ontario